Table of contents for February 2026 in American Patchwork & Quilting

TABLE RUNNER #1: Handi Quilter Education Manager Kim Sandberg quilted an edge-to-edge, large-scale meander with pointed loops in the shape of a leaf. The design is a forgiving, beginner-friendly quilting pattern. GET THE LOOK: ▫ King Tut (#999 Desert Wind) with Superior Threads Super Bobs (#623 Silver) in bobbin▫ 100% Wool batting▫ Pro-Stitcher Simple Leaf Meander TABLE RUNNER #1: Inspired by the curves and lines in the fabrics, Handi Quilter Education Manager Kim Sandberg quilted a point-to-point arc and a double swirl in the diamond shapes using HQ Curvy Rulers. She then quilted radiating straight lines to fill the background spaces. GET THE LOOK: ▫ King Tut (#999 Desert Wind) with Superior Threads Super Bobs (#623 Silver) in bobbin▫ 100% Wool batting▫ HQ Curvy Ruler Set and HQ Skinny Ruler…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 95½×10½ " FINISHED BLOCK: 11" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ▫ 7¼ yards total assorted medium and dark prints (blocks, sashing)▫ 9½ yards total assorted white, cream, and beige prints (blocks, sashing)▫ 1¼ yards total assorted green prints (binding)▫ 8⅔ yards backing fabric ▫ 104×116" batting “At times this project was next to my sewing machine as a 'leader and ender' project, and at other times I worked on it diligently to make serious progress!”―SUE PFAU, DESIGNER CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted medium and dark prints, cut 216 matching sets of: ▫ 2—1½×9½" rectangles▫ 1—1½×5" rectangle From scraps of remaining assorted medium and dark prints, cut: ▫ 598—1½" squares From assorted white, cream, and beige…

I’m looking forward to a relaxing quilting trip with old friends—no cooking, kids, husbands, or chores! Just working on quilts and catching up with each other.—Debbie Smith I’m a total newbie, so I'm looking forward to taking some workshops to build my skills.—Michelle Crocker Next June, a quilting buddy and I are planning to tour Missouri Star, the Iowa Quilt Museum, and the International Quilt Museum. I can’t wait!@eloisetaco I’m having fun collecting the right values of blue for a quilt or two. (Curating might be my favorite part after trimming scraps!)@aviva_hadas Finally getting my new quilting space set up after moving last year. My sister is coming to visit and help with it!—Suzanne Conklin Jolivette The annual "It’s All Relatives" family quilt retreat is a highlight of my year!…

Cross My Heart Made by Tommie Ridgeway of Kerrville, TX Tommie made Wendy Sheppard’s Cross My Heart quilt for a new baby using scraps from another project. Pattern is available at APQShop.com/CrossMyHeart. Keys To My Heart Made by Jenny Fowler of Akron, OH Using her stash, including several Cory Yoder prints, Jenny made this using Susan Ache’s heartwarming design. Pattern is available at APQShop.com/Keys. Alexia’s Quilt Made by Rosa Tejeda of San Antonio, TX New quilter Rosa made Alexia Abegg’s Log Cabin quilt using a mix of new and vintage fabrics. Pattern is available at APQShop.com/LogCabin.…

Congratulations! You’ve selected the perfect long-arm quilting machine, it’s all set up, and now it’s time to quilt. I’m excited to share some of my favorite tools and notions for making your experience as easy and comfortable as possible. Even if you’ve been using your long-arm for years, I hope you’ll find a trick or two that will improve your flow. For many quilters, investing in a long-arm is driven by a desire to make the quilting process more enjoyable. But that can’t happen if long-arming is painful or frustrating due to a poor setup. Let’s take a look at three non-negotiables for a long-arm quilting space you love spending time in. Note: If you’re new to quilting your own projects, be sure to check out my “Your Guide to…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 58½×64½" INISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Bella Solids collection from Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ▫ 3⅛ yards solid cream (blocks, sashing, border)▫ 9—18×21" pieces (fat quarters) assorted lavender and pink solids (blocks)▫ ½ yard solid dark pink (blocks)▫ ¼ yard solid red (blocks)▫ ⅝ yard solid light pink (binding)▫ 3¾ yards backing fabric▫ 67×73" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From solid cream, cut: ▫ 6—2½×42" strips for border▫ 4—7½×12½ " sashing rectangles▫ 13—2½×12½ " sashing rectangles▫ 36—6½ " squares▫ 72—3½ " squares From each assorted solid lavender or pink, refer to Cutting Diagram to cut: ▫ 2—6½×7½ " rectangles▫ 2—3½×7" rectangles▫ 2—2½×7" rectangles▫ 2—4½×6½ " rectangles▫ 2—3½×4" rectangles▫ 2—2½×4"…

DORIS BRUNNETTE, SENIOR EDITOR “Three-color-quilts can have as much impact as a two-color quilt! Using coral scraps in the center units and aqua scraps in the corner units really makes the block centers stand out.” ELIZABETH STUMBO, ART DIRECTOR “Red and white is another classic two-color combination that is equally striking. Working with a controlled color palette doesn't mean boring! Experiment with a variety of low-volume prints and a variety of color tones.” BETHANY PETERSON, APQ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE “Make it scrappy and traditional instead. A variety of muted tones with a tan background turns down the contrast to create a cozy look. Use up all the little bits and leftovers for a scrap-busting project!” ALISON GAMM, ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR “My favorite thing about quilting is playing with color placement and…

NO-TEAR FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING SUPPLIES 1. Freezer Paper2. Wool Pressing Mat/Ironing Board3. Iron4. Cutting Mat (a rotating cutting mat is especially helpful)5. Add-a-Quarter Ruler6. Rotary Cutter7. Lightbox or Window8. Marking Pen STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Using a lightbox or window, carefully trace your foundation pattern onto the non-shiny side of a piece of freezer paper. Transfer all lines and numbers from the original pattern. TIP: Use a piece of template plastic or cardstock for crisp folds. 2. Cut the freezer paper pattern out along the outer dashed lines. Fold on all drawn lines of pattern and finger-crease the folds. 3. Place the fabric for position 1 right side down on a pressing surface. Lay pattern over fabric with shiny side down, aligning position 1 on pattern with fabric piece. Using a dry iron,…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 64 ½×80 ½" FINISHED BLOCK: 16" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Assorted light and medium prints are from a variety of collections by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass & Co. (henryglassfabrics.net). Assorted black tone-on-tones are from designer Katie Hennagir’s stash. ▫ 15—18×21" pieces (fat quarters) assorted light and medium prints in red, pink, rust, yellow, green, blue, tan, and brown (blocks)▫ 11—⅝-yard pieces assorted black tone-on-tones (blocks, binding)▫ 5 yards backing fabric▫ 73×89" batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for $169.00 ppd. in U.S. (Minnesota residents $182.30), contact Bay Window Quilt Shop; 218/346-7272; baywindowquiltshop.com. “For this design I was inspired by big barn quilt blocks. I wanted to create a quilt that hinted at their design while also…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 57½×71¾" FINISHED BLOCK: 14¼" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from a variety of collections from Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ▫ 3 yards total assorted blue prints (blocks)▫ 3¾ yards total assorted white prints (blocks)▫ ⅝ yard blue check (binding)▫ 3⅔ yards backing fabric ▫ 66×80" batting▫ Cozy Quilt Designs Strip Tube Ruler (optional) True Blue is compatible with the AccuQuilt Go! die-cutting systems. For materials and cutting instructions for AccuQuilt dies, see page 54. “This quilt combines a variety of Nine-Patch blocks, set on point and strategically framed with fabric strips to create an optical illusion and three-dimensional effect.”―LISSA ALEXANDER, DESIGNER CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted blue prints, cut: ▫ 40—1½×42" strips▫ 81—2½" squares▫…

Materials FINISHED TABLE RUNNER: 14½×45½" FINISHED BLOCK: 14×22½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Confetti Cottons collection from Riley Blake Designs (rileyblakedesigns.com). ▫ ½ yard solid white (blocks)▫ ½ yard solid pink (blocks)▫ ¾ yard solid purple (blocks, binding)▫ ¼ yard solid magenta (blocks)▫ 1⅓ yards backing fabric▫ 23×54" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns A–F are on Pattern Sheets 2 and 3. To make templates of the patterns, see Make and Use Templates, page 93. Transfer dots marked on patterns to templates and to fabric pieces. The dots are matching points, which are used when joining pieces. From solid white, cut: ▫ 2—11" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for 4 triangles total▫ 4 each…

Sprinkles INSPIRED BY: Cookies & Cream, page 82 DESIGNER: Lissa Alexander MACHINE QUILTER: Michelle Parker Materials FINISHED QUILT: 40½ " square FINISHED BLOCK: 20" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various collections from Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ▫ ⅞ yard total assorted light pink and lavender prints (blocks)▫ ⅓ yard magenta print (blocks)▫ ⅜ yard total assorted gold stripes (blocks)▫ ⅞ yard total assorted dark pink and purple prints (blocks)▫ ½ yard dark pink dot (binding)▫ 2¾ yards backing fabric▫ 49"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted light pink and lavender prints, cut: ▫ 8—2½×16½" rectangles▫ 8—2½×12½" rectangles▫ 8—2½×8½" rectangles▫ 8—2½×4½" rectangles From magenta print, cut: ▫ 4—4½" squares From assorted gold stripes, cut: ▫ 64—2½" squares…